Steadfast Stark outlast Japanese and home challenges to win maiden Major title at exciting US Women’s Open

Maja Stark poses with the trophy after winning the final round of the 2025 US Women's Open Presented by Ally at Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, Wis. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. -- Jason E. Miczek/USGA

ERIN, Wisconsin, USA: Sweden’s Maja Stark played with poise and precision to claim her maiden Major title at the 80th US Women’s Open presented by Ally on Sunday, fending off World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States at Erin Hills.

Taking a one-shot lead over Spanish qualifier Julia Lopez Ramirez into the final round, Stark signed off with a solid even-par 72 for a seven-under-par 281 (70, 69, 70, 72) total on a typically challenging USGA course set-up.